Linux Systems Adminstrator

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Job Description:

In this role you will:

• Contribute to project activities that pertain to containers and container orchestration (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes, Nomad, Nexus).
• SEIM support to include Splunk and OpenSearch.
• Provide Linux support to include, patch management, vulnerability management, STIG application/implementation and other security policies/protocols.
• Automate and script manual operational tasks aiming to reduce manual operational efforts Setup analytical and real time monitoring to provide meaningful alerts and reports.
• Participate on a support roster to monitor all systems in network and to respond accordingly to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and availability of the service.

To be successful in the role, you are expected to have:

• Experience with system administration of containers and container orchestration (i.e., Docker, Kubernetes, nomad, nexus).
• Good understanding of security principals around privileged access management, security protocols and authentication, and encryption.
• Deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting VMware Horizon, VMware ESXi, and/or Nutanix to include building Windows and Linux images.
• Deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting RHEL VMs, to include Red Hat Satellite.
• Utilizing SaltStack or other tools to automate updates, configuration management, and system administration tasks.
• Managing system via iDRAC, Avocent IP KVM and Raritan IP KVM tools in a lights-out data center environment.
• Automating implementation and testing of hardened system configurations (familiarity with DISA STIG preferred).

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of System Administration experience (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Group Policy, Active directory, SaltStack, Red Hat Linux, Encryption)
• Willingness to travel within CONUS
• IAT II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP , GSEC, Security+ CE, CND and SSCP)
• Active Secret Clearance

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$83,300.00 - $145,800.00

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

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